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Strategic management of public affairs in Swedish multinational corporations - the recipe for success

Fjelkman, Anton LU and Fromholde, Rolanda LU (2021) MGTN59 20211
Department of Business Administration
Abstract (Swedish)
This multiple case study addresses the question concerning how multinational
corporations handle their public affairs operations. In general, public affairs regard public private sector collaboration and include how companies can manage their governmental stakeholders. Nevertheless, is there a recipe for managing this more successfully?
Public affairs have long been an issue for companies operating on a national and international level and are becoming even more complex in the globalizing world. The theoretical concepts are fragmented and inconclusive.
Due to this, the researchers have developed a framework, including the most important components to consider while conducting public affairs. The framework is being put to test through... (More)
This multiple case study addresses the question concerning how multinational
corporations handle their public affairs operations. In general, public affairs regard public private sector collaboration and include how companies can manage their governmental stakeholders. Nevertheless, is there a recipe for managing this more successfully?
Public affairs have long been an issue for companies operating on a national and international level and are becoming even more complex in the globalizing world. The theoretical concepts are fragmented and inconclusive.
Due to this, the researchers have developed a framework, including the most important components to consider while conducting public affairs. The framework is being put to test through semi-structured interviews to understand the company perspective and the strategic use of the unit's operations to the overall objectives. The results indicate that the companies need to evaluate the stakeholder environment extensively. The companies need to keep themselves relevant and reliable for maintaining their position and influence governmental stakeholders efficiently. A cross-sectional and industry
collaboration is needed for influencing governmental stakeholders, accordingly. The structure of the unit is crucial, where a dispersed organization with central coordination results in the best execution. (Less)
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Fjelkman, Anton LU and Fromholde, Rolanda LU
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MGTN59 20211
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H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
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English
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9050100
date added to LUP
2021-08-13 15:16:50
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2021-08-13 15:16:50
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  abstract     = {{This multiple case study addresses the question concerning how multinational
corporations handle their public affairs operations. In general, public affairs regard public private sector collaboration and include how companies can manage their governmental stakeholders. Nevertheless, is there a recipe for managing this more successfully?
Public affairs have long been an issue for companies operating on a national and international level and are becoming even more complex in the globalizing world. The theoretical concepts are fragmented and inconclusive.
Due to this, the researchers have developed a framework, including the most important components to consider while conducting public affairs. The framework is being put to test through semi-structured interviews to understand the company perspective and the strategic use of the unit's operations to the overall objectives. The results indicate that the companies need to evaluate the stakeholder environment extensively. The companies need to keep themselves relevant and reliable for maintaining their position and influence governmental stakeholders efficiently. A cross-sectional and industry
collaboration is needed for influencing governmental stakeholders, accordingly. The structure of the unit is crucial, where a dispersed organization with central coordination results in the best execution.}},
  author       = {{Fjelkman, Anton and Fromholde, Rolanda}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Strategic management of public affairs in Swedish multinational corporations - the recipe for success}},
  year         = {{2021}},
}